Detectives are appealing for information following a report of robbery at commercial premises at the Suffolk Road area of West Belfast on Saturday 1st March.

Detective Sergeant Faulkner said: “Shortly after 12:20pm, it was reported that a male entered a shop in the area. It was reported that male then approached the till and threatened a female member of staff. The male then made off on foot with a quantity of tobacco and a sum of money towards the Glen Road area, following the incident. 

“The male is described as being 6ft in height and wearing dark coloured clothing, black quilted style coat, grey tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone with any information that may be able to assist with their enquiries, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 679 01/03/25. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ . You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/ .”